GEAR REVIEWS

Chances are if you’ve made it this far through the issue, you’ve already read about the most talked about new guitar launch of 2018 – if not, turn to p10 and find out if all the hype around John Mayer’s new PRS Silver Sky is justified. The rest of the gear in this issue might not have so much fanfare behind it, but with beautiful new electrics from Eastman and Echopark, gorgeous high-end acoustics from Lowden and Larson Bros, a fantastic blast from the past to celebrate Blackstar’s 10th anniversary and a remarkable TS-style pedal from JHS, we’re absolutely jam-packed with lovely stuff to tempt your wallets. Without further ado, let’s dive in…

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What do we think about the most talked-about guitar of the year? Find out in our May 2018 issue, on sale now. Inside, we sit down with Paul Reed Smith to talk out about the two-year design process that gave birth to the Silver Sky and we put John Mayer’s new PRS signature model through its paces in an in-depth 10-page review. The magazine also comes bundled with a FREE Joy Of FX magazine for every reader that includes reviews of Fender’s new-for-2018 stompbox line, new EarthQuaker Devices pedals, an interview with Way Huge pedal guru Jeorge Tripps and more.
Back in the main mag, we get up close and personal with Eric Clapton’s £25,000 writing and recording acoustic, check out The Temperance Movement’s live gear, interview Steve Morse and review even more hot new guitars, amps and effects from Eastman, Blackstar, JHS Pedals, Lowden and plenty more besides. We also salute the genius of Freddie Tavares and you can enter our competition to WIN a drop-dead gorgeous Lake Placid Blue Fender American Original ‘60s Telecaster worth £1,659.
The May 2018 issue of The Guitar Magazine is on sale in print and digital formats now. Essential reading for guitar addicts.